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Basic-Skilled workers for construction sector

Foreign workers in the construction sector need to attain Basic-Skilled status to work in Singapore.

All non-Malaysians must have the Skills Evaluation Certificate to qualify as Basic-Skilled construction workers.

What is the Skills Evaluation Certificate

The Skills Evaluation Certificate (SEC) and Skills Evaluation Certificate (Knowledge) (SEC(K)) schemes are initiatives by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to raise skills, productivity and safety in the construction sector.

Who needs the certificate

Depending on which country they are from, workers require the following certificates:

Getting the certificate

When your prior approval (PA) is approved, use the original PA and the attached Form T1 to register the NTS or PRC workers for the SEC(K) test. You should do this as soon as possible at the selected overseas BCA test centres.

Make sure the PA is valid for at least 2 months from the closing dates of the tests.

For details on the test fees and registration, call the BCA Academy at 6248 9868.

Note: Upon the workers' arrival in Singapore, bring them to the Trade Enrolment Unit of the BCA Academy to verify their identities. You should do this within 4 months after the SEC(K) test is taken.